According to a report by TEAMtalk on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, incoming Manchester United manager Mauricio Pochettino will have an important role in deciding the futures of 11 players at Old Trafford, with eight stars facing potential departures in 2027 and three others under longer-term consideration.

Manchester United are expected to appoint Pochettino as Michael Carrick’s replacement following discussions involving senior club officials in Monaco on Wednesday.

INEOS reportedly want to inform Carrick of their decision in person, meaning the 45-year-old is expected to officially leave his position on Thursday rather than Wednesday.

An agreement with Pochettino has already been reached, and Manchester United must now contact the United States Soccer Federation regarding the activation of the Argentine’s reported $10 million release clause.

If his appointment is completed, Pochettino will inherit a squad that requires significant improvements, particularly in defence. However, the club’s plans for a major squad rebuild could extend beyond the defensive department.

According to Flashscore reporter Dean Jones, Manchester United, working alongside Pochettino, will assess the futures of eight first-team players in 2027.

The players involved are Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Mason Mount and Noussair Mazraoui.

Interestingly, Shaw, Maguire, Martinez and Fernandes are all approaching the final year of their current contracts, making decisions about their long-term futures increasingly important.

Fabrizio Romano has reportedly indicated that the expectation is for Shaw to leave Manchester United next summer, while Martinez is also understood to be interested in an exit.

Meanwhile, Rashford, Dalot, Mount and Mazraoui are contracted until the summer of 2028. Their situations could also be reviewed as the club looks to improve its transfer strategy and avoid losing the value of players who are not part of its long-term plans.

Manchester United are reportedly keen to become more effective at selling underperforming players while they still have sufficient time remaining on their contracts to attract reasonable transfer fees.

Beyond the eight players facing potential decisions in 2027, three other members of the squad could also have their futures assessed over a longer period.

Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee are the additional names mentioned in the report.

Pochettino’s responsibilities will therefore extend beyond deciding which players should remain at Old Trafford and which should be allowed to leave.

The Argentine will also be expected to raise standards throughout the squad, restore authority within the dressing room and establish a clearer playing identity.

These are reportedly three major objectives identified by INEOS as they prepare for a new managerial era.